Inside the mind of a truck inspector
Auto technician-turned-police officer explains what he looks for as CVSA inspector in one of North America’s largest freight markets.
Auto technician-turned-police officer explains what he looks for as CVSA inspector in one of North America’s largest freight markets.
Are you ready for next week’s International Roadcheck? Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels offers some tips to remain violation free.
CVSA inspectors will focus on lighting and hours of service during the annual 72-hour safety blitz throughout North America on May 4-6.
Drivers often take the blame for roadside violations, but remaining in compliance with regulations is a team effort that includes maintenance personnel and safety operations in a fleet.
As International Roadcheck 2021 quickly approaches, truck drivers need to prepare for the inspection process. Here are five tips J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. recommend drivers follow to make the process easier.
The next CVSA championship is scheduled for Aug. 15-19, 2022, in Indianapolis.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has resigned. Plus, safety groups are concerned about an HOS exemption for ag haulers, and a worker classification rule could be scrapped.
As trucking fleets reassess their safety programs for 2021 and the post-pandemic world, here are five steps they can take to reduce their risk exposure.
Although the pandemic has forced cutbacks in many areas, safety shouldn’t be one of them. In fact, fleets should invest more in safety compliance. Start by hiring a safety manager.
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual International Roadcheck set for Sept. 9-11 will focus on driver requirements.
The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, Hurricane Laura has left quite an impact in Louisiana. Plus, Convoy and UPS name new presidents, and drivers beware: Another inspection blitz is coming. No fuel, no place to rest Truck stops in and around areas where […]
Speeding is the focus of CVSA’s annual week-long Operation Safe Driver inspection blitz, which starts Sunday, July 12.
COVID-19 delayed CVSA’s annual International Roadcheck blitz in May.
An integration with 3PL Systems will make Trucker Tools’ Smarter Capacity platform available to all 3PL customers. Plus, a major airline failure could be on the horizon, online car buying could be here to stay, and more Pennsylvania rest stops open.
Operation Safe Driver and Brake Safety weeks are both still on.
CVSA sets dates for Roadcheck and announces focus on driver requirements. Also, FedEx goes old school to build its future, Canada tackles USMCA approval and Democratic presidential candidates lay out their transportation plans.
Inspectors will be out in full force from Sept. 15-21 as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week.
Small carrier profits are about to be pressured by a large government organization and it’s not the FMCSA, DOT, or CVSA.
Approximately 9,000 inspectors in North America will be inspecting commercial vehicles and drivers during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual enforcement blitz scheduled for June 4-6.
Last year, carriers avoided hotspots for vehicle inspections during CVSA’s Roadcheck week. Now the market has turned, so has their attitude about these areas.